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Where did the prototype for the AOC system come from?
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape, in the Rhone
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Who influenced the prestige of the Rhone region?
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Rival Popes of Avignon
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What are the AOC levels of the Rhone?
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District level / Regional (areas outside of Cru level)
eg. cote du rhone Village (specific area around villages) eg. cote du rhone villages Commune level / Cru eg. hermitage aoc |
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What level would Cotes du Rhone AOC be?
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District level / Regional
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How many distinct climates does the Rhone have?
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2: the North and the South
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Describe the climate and soil of the Northern Rhone
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North =
continental strong wind called the mistral granite soils |
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Describe the climate and soil of the Southern Rhone
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South:
mediterranean also effects from mistral stony galets alluvial |
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what are Galets?
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big pebbles that store the heat and reflect it on the vine
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Describe the aspect, vineyard style, yields, and harvesting method of the Northern Rhone
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steep slopes and a narrow river valley
terraced vineyards - staked for protection against the wind! low yields hand harvesting (for best) |
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Describe the aspect, yields, training, and harvesting style of the Southern Rhone
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mountain slopes, flat areas, broad river valley
low yields gobelet training hand harvested is mandated in many AOC's |
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What are the wines of the Northern Rhone? Are they typically blended or single varietal wines?
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Whites:
Viognier Marsanne Roussanne Red: Syrah usually single grape |
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What are the wines of the Southern Rhone? Are they typically blended or single varietal wines?
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Roussanne
Marsanne Grenache (red and white) Syrah Mourvedre Cinsault Carignan Usually blended |
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What are the important AOCs of the Northern Rhone?
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Cote Rotie AOC
Condrieu AOC Hermitage AOC |
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What AOC produces perfumed whites from Viognier?
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Condrieu AOC
(N. Rhone) |
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What type and style of wine does Cote Rotie produce?
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Syrah, sometimes blended with a little Viognier (adds aroma / perfume)
benefits from age |
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What type and style of wine does Hermitage AOC produce?
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age-worthy syrah
full bodied, and varied styles of Marsanne and Rousson traditionally neutral oak |
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What is a major characteristic of Southern Rhone wines?
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smell like Garige (dried herbs)
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What are the important AOC's of the Southern Rhone?
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Cotes du Rhone AOC
Cotes du Rhone Villages AOC Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC Gigondas AOC Tavel AOC |
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What is so special about the Cotes-du-Rhone AOC
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It makes up 4/5 of the production of the area (42,000 hectares)
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What is the characteristic and main grape of Cotes du Rhone AOC?
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grenache dominates
straightforward reds, whites, and roses |
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What is the main soil of CNDP?
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galets (pebbles)
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What is the style of wine produced in the CNDP?
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ripe, full bodied reds
some white mostly grenache 13 grapes allowed |
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Describe the Cotes du Rhone Villages AOC quality of wine
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surrounding higher quality vintages
lower yields some very good quality wines |
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Describe the wines produces in Gigondas AOC. How are they compared to the CNDP?
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reds and roses only
grenache based similar style to CNDP, but no white. a bit more rustic |
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What type of wine is produced in Tavel AOC?
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dry roses only
grenache with some cinsault can be high alcohol |
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What is the general style of Rhone food?
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celebrate warm weather!
provencal multiflavored and colored land and sea |
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What are some main ingredients of Rhone food?
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stone fruits, nuts, honey, figs, herbs, olive oil, duck, quail, rabbit, wild boar
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Rhone dishes?
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ratatouille
aoili pistou duck with lavender honey rabbit stuffed with tapenade beef with mushrooms, olives and bacon |
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Cheese of the Rhone?
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St. Marcellin
cow's milk, soft, runny, and strong |
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What is the most important french wine region in terms of volume?
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Languedoc / Roussillon
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Describe the situation that caused some decreased quality in Languedoc / Roussillon
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it recouped quickly from phylloxera and started blending with non-french wines from algeria. so there was also illicit blending into other aoc's.
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What are the levels of wine law in the Languedoc / Roussilon?
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Vin de Pays
-many varietal wines -vin de pays d'oc AOC -more traditional grape verieties and practices |
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what percentage of Languedoc / Roussillon is Vin de Pays? AOC?
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90% Vin de Pays
10% AOC |
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Describe the climate and location of the Languedoc/ Roussillon area. What can be a problem here?
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S. France
Mediterranean west of Rhone river long growing season draught can be a problem |
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What are the soil types in Languedoc / Roussillon?
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wide variety
schist rock |
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Where are the best vineyards in the Languedoc / Roussillon? (general area)
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Pyrenean and Cevennes foothills (as there is some relief from the heat)
Flat land = quantity, not quality |
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What type of viticulture is the Languedoc / Roussillon conducive to and why?
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Organic viticulture, since it is dry, there is less fungus
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Describe the vinification techniques of the Languedoc / Roussillon
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recent technological improvements
some use of carbonic maceration |
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What is the most planted grape variety in the Languedoc / Roussillon?
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Carignan
(workhorse) |
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What grapes make up Cepages ameliorateurs?
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GSM
Grenache Syrah Mourvedre |
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What types of wines are allowed in the AOC wines of the Languedoc / Roussillon?
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Same as the Rhone
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What types of wines are allowed in the Vin de Pays wines of the Languedoc / Roussillon?
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GSM
Carignan Rhone varieties Longer list of allowed varieties cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay |
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What are the important AOCs from the Languedoc / Roussillon?
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Coteaux du Languedoc AC
Fageres AOC St. Chinian AOC Minervois Corbieres Cotes du Roussillon Collioure |
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What is the size of the area (roughly) and what wines do they produce in Coteaux du Languedoc AC?
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Mostly red with a small percentage of whites and roses
large area |
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What is the size of the area (compared to Languedoc) and the types of wines produced in Cotes du Roussillon AC?
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Smaller than the Languedoc
red, white, rose |
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White type of wine does Collioure produce?
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Ripe and spicy reds
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What are the cellaring conditions for the Langedoc Roussillon?
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not super age-worthy
good value only top producers will age |
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What type of cuisine and what are the main ingredients from the Languedoc / Roussillon?
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vegetables, fresh fish, mushrooms, snails, sardines, anchovies, hearty food
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What are some Languedoc / Roussillon dishes?
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Octopus with artichokes and savory walnut creme
baked bell peper and anchovies sausage stews vegetables and meat grilled over vine-cuttings |
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What is Michelle's favorite dish from the Languedoc / Roussillon region?
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Cassoulet!
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